Record Firework Caused Losses on Independence Day
Fire department records show 19 alarms on July 3 4 including stables and grass fires and a total estimated loss of about 5000 dollars. Heaviest hit was George Rabush’s stable burning four horses and damage to at least two other properties.
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George A. Rabush
Indiana Ave
T. N. Pelion
Martha Hough
James R. Ross
Central Ave
Klingenschuth
Buckle St
A. Taggart
New Jersey-st
Mr. Taggart
Taggart
Belmontave
Washington St
N. East St
Fifteenth-st
Morris-st
Trash
Michigan-st
Grass
Joseph Low
Alabama-st
A. m
Mary Lawrence
Missouri-st
Sheldon-st
Osborn
Samuel F. Miller
Spruceat
Harding
Washington-sts
W. N. Ward
Meridian-st
Fred Mammon
Minerva-st
Stx
Tenth
Martha Nee Adal
Fire destroys dozen stores and stables in Tennessee square
A disastrous fire in Tenn on Tuesday night caused about 250000 in losses. Twelve stores and two livery stables were destroyed as the west side of the square burned. In Birmingham Alabama another fire Tuesday destroyed 54000 worth of property including six brick buildings and 25 frame houses.
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Birmingham
Ala
Fire alarms warn of small blaze in metropolis office room
A partial OCR reading notes a small fire in a metropolitan office area at 3:50 am. Telephone wires and a desk were involved. firefighters arrived quickly and the blaze was controlled with minor excitement and no serious damage reported.
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com‘Mission Company
Acdesk
7 Department
Barn Fire Eats 12 Horses At Jose Bros Farm
A fire at the Jose Bros barn caused about $18,000 in losses. The basement housed 12 horses, of which ten were burned.
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Jose Bros
Powder and Pasteboard Burn Kids in Independence Day
Dispensary doctors tended numerous injuries from premature powder blasts at Garfield park and nearby streets. Victims included Harry Fell burned in the face, James Sullivan struck by a cannon load of gravel, Thadeus Tedrow and others with powder in eyes and on skin, and several youths at the scene needing medical aid. In one case a boy’s finger was burned while a doctor treated a tiny wound.
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Harry Fell
Madison Ave
James Sullivan
Quincy St
Charles Cowan
Georgia St
Robert Robinson
New Jersey
Chrosts
Henry Johnson
Douglas St
Thadeus Tedrow
Barthave
Will Bridges
Ash St
Ed .S. Seguin
Frank Jones
Bloomington St
Deam Perjee
S. New Jersey-st
Garfield Park
H. A. Denson
Morris-st
Bigger
Charles Keefer
Buchanan-si
David
Inllinois
J. A. Houser
Kingdom Come
Ernest
Shelby Sr
Ketro
Mt. Jackson
Homer Baxter
Max Francis
Agnes St
S. H. Moore
Keimyer
South-sts
Frazier
Cottage-ave
Dave Neffle
Merrill Sr
Manker
Flooded Texas region reports staggering losses and many deaths
A Post correspondent estimating floods near Frouston Texas on July 3 reports at least 100 lives lost with potential to reach 300. Property损损损, up to 19 million dollars, vast areas submerged as hundreds of houses destroyed and livestock drowned. Rescue efforts continue amid widespread devastation.
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Frouston
Tex
Brookshire Flood Strikes. Toll Unknown
News from Brookshire area reports many deaths and hundreds at risk of starvation due to telegraph failures. Houston sent a train load of provisions as scenes described as agonizing with people in trees dying of hunger and exhaustion while authorities seek exact casualty figures.
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Houston
Tex
Brookshire
Indianapolis Methodists Await Detroit Convention Outcome
The Indianapolis Christian Endeavor awaits the Detroit event opening Monday night. If attendance is strong it boosts Epworth League prep. a frosty turnout could dampen local preparation. Layby expects Indianapolis to surpass Detroit, with 4000 leaguers from Chicago and New York counted. Nearly 2000 accommodations secured. one man aims for 500. A Panhandle train carrying about 200 Endeavorers departed for Detroit, with many colored participants and decorated cars showing their origin.
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Indianapolis
Christian Endeavor
Detroit
Layby
Cc. BE
E. L
Lasby
Chicago
New York
Homes
Meridian Si
Landis Declines Governor Run. Eyes Congress Re bid
Congressman Landis says he will not seek the governor's office and plans to run again for Congress. He spoke at Plymouth on Arlington Cemetery and Cuban burial topics. Senator Gilbert, later ill with cramps, attended the state bar association meeting and discussed possible gubernatorial candidacy amid a crowded field.
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Landis
Plymouth
Arlington
Cuba
Gilbert
Denison
State Bar Association
Angola Company
New Trial Granted for Fireman Miller
The Board of Safety, on a Wednesday vote, suspended Fireman John W. Miller and ordered a new trial after earlier dismissal last month. Miller had faced illiteracy and debt charges but was acquitted. later statements in a divorce case prompted the board to reconsider, with Attorney Kealing filing for the new trial.
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Board of Safety
John W. Miller
Miller
Roth
Morse
Davis
Kealing
Pad Robson Takes An In Voluntary Rate
Will Robson known as Pad collides while paddling at an Aquatic club outing. His canoe hits a rowboat, capsizing both vessels. Robson is dragged ashore, his clothes stripped as bystanders watch the awkward mishap.
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Robson
Will Robson
Aquatic Club
Paul Paver
Mr. Fuller
Dr Rheem Urges Advertising and Cautions Knife Use in Osteopathy
A gathering of about 400 osteopaths at the Propylaeum heard Dr A T Still’s movement discussed. Dr F W Hannah spoke on the A A A G while Dr A G Hildreth warned against aggressive surgery and urged advertising to prove value. Dr L M Rheem promoted "standards of excellence" and warned osteopathy against brutal knife use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association For the Advancement of Osteopathy
Propylaeum
A. T. Still
Mizzury
D. O
S. C. Matthews
F. W. Hannah
A. (. Hildreth
FL. Goetz
L. M. Rheem
Rheem
Indiana
Monetary Commission and Gold Standard Bill Quiet at Majestic
The Monetary Commission headquarters at the Majestic are quiet as officials monitor Republican caucus work in Congress. A bill styled by Atlantic City delegates to enact the gold standard is reportedly under consideration by the Senate caucus, with House member Overstreet not confirming details.
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Monetary Commission
Majestic
Russell Leeds
Commission
Republican Caucus Committees
Congress
House Caucus Committee
Overstreet
Senate Caucus Committee
Atlantic City
Leeds
House Committee
Senate
Miss Grady improving after close gunshot wound
Dr. T A Wagner reported on Wednesday that Miss Peart Grady's recovery prospects are materially better after being shot Monday night. He located the bullet in the anterior thoracic wall above the heart and advised against immediate removal. The ball passed through the left lung from the back, and if she recovers it will be remarkable. she helped in locating the bullet.
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Grady
T. A. Wagner
Peart Grady
Hogg’s Bombshell Shocks Tammany as 1900 Talk Begins
In New York on Tuesday Gov. Hogg stunned Tammany Hall by declaring Bryan and Stone as the men for 1900. He expressed surprise at the Van Wyck uproar and said meetings must allow free speech, noting Bryan’s name drew cheers.
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New York
Tammany Camp
Gov. Hogg
Hogg
van Wyck
Bryan
Stone
Harmony candidate predicts victory in Indianapolis race
Dan Ransdell, a preferred mayoral hopeful, claims Republican harmony will win Indianapolis. He cites July 15 as a decisive date for the city committee’s plan. Vice chairman Joe Kealing remains outgoing as the party seeks an effective campaign.
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Republian
Vicechairman
Joe Kealing
Dan Ransdell
Anm
Fransden
Indianapolis
Roosevelt invites Beveridge to visit at Oyster Bay
A letter from Gov. Roosevelt asks Senator Beveridge to spend two weeks this summer at Oyster Bay. Beveridge is reportedly in China and his return date is unknown.
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Senator Beveridge
Teddy" Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Beveridge
China
Wave of suicides shocks Chicago area
Chicago reports a new wave of self harm with six attempts since Tuesday morning. Four people died, while Isaac Walker and another victim were saved after self inflicted methods, including gunshot and gas. Names listed include P. W. Palmer, George Brunner, George Hutchinson, William Bohn, James Waddell, Isaac Walker.
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Chicago
P. W. Palmer
George Brunner
George Hutchinson
Wm. Bohn
James Waddell
Isaac Walker
Cabinet crisis rocks British Columbia government
July 5 dispatch from Vancouver reports a cabinet crisis sparked by hefty opposition to alien legislation affecting American mining interests at Atlin. Premier Semlin demands the resignation of Attorney General Joe Martin for alleged negligence and political wrongdoing. Martin refuses, signaling a possible government breakdown.
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Vancouver
EB. C
British Columbia
America
Atlin
Semlin
Joe” Martin
Martin
Better Car Service Sought on I Tenth Street Line
The Board of Works sent a petition signed by many residents to Manager McGowan of the Indianapolis street railway company asking for improved service on the I Tenth street line. The complaint states not enough cars run on that line and the board requests an immediate response detailing possible actions.
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Board of Works
Manager McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
I. Tenth-st
McGowan
Lewis Bound Over In Fraud Divorce Conspiracy
Joseph V. Lewis a colored attorney and Joe Tobin a colored saloon keeper were sent to the grand jury from police court on Wednesday charged with conspiring to obtain a fraudulent divorce for Tobin to allow a bigamous marriage. Tobin also faces bigamy charges. Judge Leathers recommended bar association inquiry into Lewis actions. Lewis is jailed without bond. Tobin posted $1,000.
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Joseph V. Lewis
Joe Tobin
Grand Jury
Tobin
Lewis
Chicago
Omaha
Leathers
Bar Association
Fatal Norfolk & Western wreck at Tip-top injures three
A freight engine exploded on a heavy grade near Tip-top Bluefield West Virginia killing engineer J D McColgan fireman R N Albert who was scalded and entangled in a wire fence and brakeman Owens who was hurled from the tender and killed.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Norfolk & Western
J. D. McColgan
ER. N. Albert
Owens
Boys Brigade to Camp at Silverlake Park
The United Boys Brigade of America, 1500 strong, entered camp at Silverlake Park three miles west of Bellefontaine Ohio. The camp features Prof. Peck's famed Indianapolis band and various drum corps as musical entertainment during the session.
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Boys Brigade
Bellefontaine
United Boys Brigade of America
Silverlake Park
Peck
Indianapolis
Board of Works Overrules Vermont Street Block Pavement Remonstrance
The Board of Works on Wednesday overruled a remonstrance against installing a wooden block pavement on Vermont Street from West to Bright Street. A petition for the improvement was also filed.
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Board of Works
Vermont-st
Brignt St
Kissel Garden Opens With July shows and Dinner
Commencing July 3, daily attractions include Lillian Waltona contralto Net tie Van Berg genre comic Claude Ehren feld baritone and other acts Feed your Horse Janes Dustless Mats A Fall Dinner for 156 Plaza Cafe at 38 and 4 Monument place
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Kissel Garden
Lillian Waltona
Nettie van Berg
iClaude Ehrenfeld
Plaza Cafe
Monument-place
Cephas Atkinson Faces Federal Bankruptcy Filing
Oxford farmer Cephas Atkinson entered federal court with a bankruptcy petition listing $19,903 in liabilities and $50 in assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephas
Cephas Atkinson
Oxford
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m July 6 calls for warmer weather with showers Wednesday night and a fall Thursday. Early temperatures listed 71 at 7 a m and 74 at noon with 2 p m reading of 7 percent. Director Wappenhans notes a complete weather bureau has been established in Cuba to provide climate and crop service, with weekly reports transmitted via telegraph to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wappenhans
Cuba
United States
Justices Rule Mrs Hartlauf Unfit to Manage Affairs
Justice Lockman and Justice Nickerson declared Mrs. Mattie R Hartlauf 39 of unsound mind. The report notes a local shop Marcy's Place offers watches jewelry diamonds and silverware at low prices. A novelty ad promotes a 10 cent Ae Try a Pro Bono Cigar at 6 cents.
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Lockman and
Nickerson
Mattie R. Hartlauf
Hartlauf
Marcy
Notable Orators at Home and Abroad Stir Debate
London reports Cardinal Vaughan at the American society banquet on July 4 urging Anglo American cooperation for world welfare. He says the United States stands on the threshold of Asia and must choose between a northern despotism and liberty loving nations led by English speaking peoples. His remarks drew enthusiastic reception.
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London
Cardinal Vaughan
Asia
Trere
Banquet Highlights Harrison Speech on Liberty and Trade
Gen Harrison addressed an American banquet at the Grand hotel with Benjamin Harrison as guest of honor. He spoke for intervention to aid liberty, open world commerce, and friendship with Englishspeaking peoples, while supporting arbitration and eventual disarmament. Justice Brewer followed with a strong pro disarmament argument.
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Paris
Grand Hotel
Benjamin Harrison
Great Britain
United States
Gen. Harrison
Justice Brewer
Bryan’s Straddle Jack Stirs Atlanta Speech
In Atlanta on July 4 William Jennings Bryan argued silver must rally the party. He urged a bold platform embracing anti-imperialism anti trust and pro silver while insisting the party must unite behind a strong fearless candidate in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Wm. J. Bryan
Mark
Bailey predicts quick end to war if McKinley quits
Congress man Joseph W. Bailey told a San Antonio crowd that if McKinley stepped down and Bryan took his place the Philippine War would end within 48 hours. He likened Hanna backed Philippine governance to a corrupt proconsul who stole millions, alleging a military governor would divert 3400,000,000 to the Republican campaign fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Joseph W. Bailey
Gen. Chilton
McKinley
Bryan
Philippines
Sicily
Hanna
Republican Campaig Fund
Hogg Sparks Bryan Mention at Van Wyck Parade
In New York July 5 Tammany’s celebration for Augustus Van Wyck faltered when Gov. Hogg of Texas broke the no Bryan rule by naming William Jennings Bryan. The crowd surged with cheers for Bryan, turning the event into a Bryan stampede and spoiling the Van Wyck show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Welkin
van Wyck
Bryan
Hoge
Tillman's Sky Rocket at Alliance Meeting
At a Columbia meeting of farmers, speakers warned that farmers are slaves and the country heads for ruin. The crowd denounced fools who vote for bad rulers and accused the press of enmity, predicting dire consequences for the masses and the newspaper owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
U S. C
Farmers’ Alliance
Tal
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